Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

Upon completion of the course students will be able to:

• Recognize, notate and sing at sight rhythmic examples in both simple and compound meters.
• Aurally identify and sing major diatonic intervals (M2-P8) using solfeggio.
• Sing at sight major scale simple diatonic melodies using solfeggio.
• Notate major diatonic intervals (M2-P8) and all major scale key signatures in the treble and bass clefs.
• Demonstrate proper conducting patterns while singing exercises and melodies.
• Demonstrate proper breathing technique for support and concentration when singing exercises and melodies.

Material will be presented in a lecture/lab format. Other educational methods will be used to enhance lectures. Includes the textbook Sightsinging: The Complete Method for Singers, music examples, and internet sites.

• In-class written and aural exercises
• In-class singing exercises and melodies
• Breathing exercises for breath support and concentration
• Homework assignments (chapters from the book, listening)
• Dictation examinations
• Singing examinations
• Class participation, small group work, and discussion
• Providing constructive critique and feedback to in-class participation

• Class participation (group work and discussion)
• Assignments
• Exams
• Attendance

• Notation in treble and bass clefs
• Rhythm notation in Simple and Compound Meters
• The Major Scale
• Moveable DO
• Major Scale Solfeggio
• Diatonic Intervals (ascending and descending)
• Mnemonic devices for interval recognition
• Conducting (2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 2/2)
• Major scale melodies
• Breath Support, Relaxation, and Concentration
• Final Exams